Waterfall Lovers

Waterfalls are one of the most fascinating natural phenomenons. They are charmed for human beings. Although Sri Lanka is a tiny island compared to the size, this consists of largest number of waterfalls. There are 109 waterfalls in Rathnapura District, 75 in Nuwara Eliya and 40 in Kegalle. Some of the waterfalls have interesting stories behind with humor. I also have visited some of the waterfalls pours its way down with a little breeze.

- Diyaluma Waterfall

With an appearance and location this is the highest waterfall in the island. This tall and thin "Diyaluma" waterfall pours its way down and flows towards Kirindi Oya below a bridge on the highway from Beragala to Wellawaya. The scope of water spill downwards is so great during the rainy season makes alters for the tediously undisturbed water trunk falling from head to foot with no middle pour at all. Its geographical location by one of the mostly used Highways on both sides of the Hill Country to the simply speaks for its reputation not only here but in other parts of the world as well. This is very interesting waterfall which falls down and tourists can enjoy the sound of nature.            

- Dunhinda Waterfall

"Dunhinda" is one of the habitually spoken-about waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Although she couldn't come even close to the highest waterfalls of the earth in height she is a competitor for many of the waterfall friends. When it comes to the natural beauty that it gives on the environment and it is situated about 2 km distance from the main road runs to Taldena from the remote city Badulla in the Uva Province. This is easily accessible and frequently visited by local and foreign visitors. On the way can be seen the "Kuda Dunhinda" ( "Kuda" means small in Sinhala ) which is the initial remarks to its mighty brother . In native tongue "Dun" means mist which is the ideal explanation for a waterfall creating covering of mist on its way down.

For visiting the Dunhinda waterfall the visitors need to walk more than 1 KM in the through the biggest jungle. There are many small animals as well where the guest can watch. The rarely appearing plant also can be seen. Along this foot path there are many native venders selling herbal drinks to refresh and rest yourself. At the end of the path there is a secure stage constructed for viewers to see the waterfall. If you are brave enough you can reach the foot of the waterfall and cross the river and see the most beautiful view of the fall.

           

- Ravana Ella

This beautiful waterfall is situated in the Dry zone off Welimada, Sitha Eliya. This is a continuous stream of life to the villagers as it provides a good deal needed water for the cultivation of vegetables, their main income. The support role of this tiny, beautiful waterfall is seen high. While the surrounding mountains were dirty and dry this particular mountain was greenish and cultivated. It derives its name from the mythical king Ravana of the great Indian epic The Ramanya.

- Ramboda Ella Falls

Gigantic water fall having three parts and very close to the 53km post along the above A-5 trunk road. The first part is above the road in the jungle (100m), second part is close to the road (3m) and the third part (100m) is below the road. Traveler should tumble down to the "Ramboda basin", where the famous "Ramboda Inn" situated from where guest can see the whole fall. When we were there the upper part was covered with a fog and what you see in the picture was the third part. If look carefully, one can notice a smaller section of the waterfall in the jungle means bit below the road too.

These waterfalls are very interested and made my life happier by covering through the water and breeze. I enjoyed the way to all of these waterfalls and paining to visit the other falls as well in my life.

  

These are some of the other waterfalls in Sri Lanka.

Devon Waterfalls

With a strange appearance conveyed to it by its formation in three continuous falls. This waterfall’s nickname is "Devon Falls". This pours down to the valley beneath not a long distance away from its brother the "St. Clairs". On the main road opposite to it; there is situated a modern tea center finding.     

Bopath Fall                             

Just 15 km from the Colombo- Ratnapura road, it falls from a height of 100ft into the Kurd gang river. The shape itself is a rare beauty with a perfectly heart shaped head, similar to the leaf of the sacred Bo tree, therefore the name Bopath.

Bambarakanda Fall                           

This is the highest (241 M) water fall in Sri Lanka. The fall is situated in the Badulla District, Belihul Oya area.  From the Rathnapura - Balangoda road, turn left for Weerakoon village and continue for 5km to the fall.  

·         Hunas Fall	·         St. Clair's Fall
·         Gerandi Fall	·         Helboda Fall
·         Anagimala Fall	·         Bakers Fall
·         Duvili Fall	·         Hathmale Fall
·         Rahas Fall	·         Puna Fall
·         Thudugala Fall	·         Bamarakiri Falls
·         Kirindi Ella Fall	·         Kuda Dunhinda Fall
·         Surathali Fall	·         Makeli Fall